CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 1 -- The Cleveland Museum of Art issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2023: Working in concert with an advisory committee of area Native Americans, the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) has adopted an "Indigenous Peoples and Land Acknowledgement" to recognize the Native Americans who were dispossessed from this region in the past and to inaugurate a new era of collaboration with Indigenous peoples living in Northeast Ohio today. This initiative includes a series of ef  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 31 -- The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan issued the following news release: Grants supported nonprofit organizations and local governments working to make a positive, permanent impact in our region. At its fourth quarter meeting, the Community Foundation's Board of Trustees approved more than $22 million toward that annual total and elected Paul Trulik as a trustee. Trulik, a Macomb County resident, brings a wealth of experience in financial management and   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release and letter: Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), and David Joyce (R-OH)--co-chairs of the Congressional Great Lakes Task Force--led a bipartisan letter urging the Biden-Harris Administration to provide $425 million for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) in the President's Fiscal Year 2024 Budget, as currently authorized under law. "The Great Lakes ar  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The National Collegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: The Lake Erie men's and women's track and field program violated NCAA rules when the former head coach provided impermissible inducements and benefits to prospective and enrolled student-athletes. As a result, seven men's and women's track and field student-athletes competed in 14 contests and received actual and necessary expenses while ineligible, according to an agreement released by the Division II  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The National Collegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: Highlighting many of the iconic features and colors representative of Cleveland and the state of Ohio, the 2024 NCAA Women's Final Four logo has been unveiled. The 2024 Women's Final Four games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse will tip-off Friday, April 5 with two national semifinal contests, while the national championship game will be played Sunday, April 7. The Mid-American Conference and Greater Clev  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Feb. 1 -- The U.S. Pony Club issued the following news release: The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) was pleased to present many awards during the 2023 USPC Convention, Sponsored by Stephens College and Supported by Via Nova Training, held Jan. 18-22 in St. Louis, Mo. * * * Milestone Club Anniversaries Six clubs were honored for their member dedication and longevity with the United States Pony Clubs, Inc. with the Club Milestone Award, given to clubs r  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Feb. 1 -- The U.S. Pony Club issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2023: Pony Club members, leaders, and volunteers, as well as equine enthusiasts, gathered for the 2023 USPC Convention, Sponsored by Stephens College and Supported by Via Nova Training, held Jan. 18-22 at the Marriott St. Louis Grand in St. Louis, Mo. Nearly 450 attendees enjoyed more than 40 educational workshops and seminars, plus meetings and awards presentations, and special Pony Club activities  more